Behind the Stitches: How I Create
I’m a total yarn addict, and this is where I share the real, unfiltered side of my craft—from the chaos of messy ends to the satisfaction of packing your orders.
When people say my handmade products are too expensive, I remind them of the love and effort that goes into every single order. Shopping small means you're supporting a real person's dream and getting a product made with care.
Let's pack an order together. This was my first big order in Kuwait, so it was very special to me. I love making sure every package is packed beautifully and with a personal touch.
A little motivational message for all my fellow creators and small business owners. This reel shows a variety of my products packaged and ready to go to their new homes.
Day 1 of making the butterfly cardigan, my most ambitious wearable project yet. This video shows the beginning of a long tapestry crochet journey, and I'm so excited to see it come together.
A little reminder to be kind to small business owners. I love adding freebies to orders for customers who are nice and appreciate the value of handmade work.
Here's another "pack an order with me" ASMR style video. This one features a cute pink pearl wallet. I love showing the care that goes into preparing each package.
My first time working with T-shirt yarn for a custom bag order. I'm always in my era of trying new yarns and pushing my skills, even if it's a challenge.
The struggle of working with macrame cord is real. It's tough on the hands and can be frustrating, but I promise the final result is always worth the effort.
A more dramatic take on how it feels to crochet with difficult yarn like macrame cord. Thoughts and prayers are always needed, but I love a good challenge.
A glimpse into the life of a crochet artist. This collage shows me with some of my favorite creations, like the Ocean Bag and the giant Lily Bag.
About Behind the Stitches: My Process
Every piece you see here starts as a loose ball of yarn and a wild idea. Whether I am fighting with macrame cord to get that perfect bag structure or stop-motion filming the creation of a daisy granny square, my process is all about trial and error. I don’t use strict patterns for my wildest designs; I just freestyle until it looks right.
Crocheting isn't just a hobby for me; it is a full-blown addiction that turned into my small business. People often see the finished plushie or the perfectly wrapped bouquet, but they miss the hours spent detangling yarn, the glue gun burns, and the satisfaction of finally nailing a complex stitch.
When you order a custom piece, here is how I approach it:
- The Idea Phase: I take your vague thoughts or reference photos and translate them into a 3D reality. If you want a dinosaur turtle costume or a specific flower bouquet, we start there.
- Material Selection: I test different yarns—from soft cotton for plushies to sturdy, wire-reinforced cotton for bouquets—to ensure the structural integrity matches your vision.
- The "Jugaad" Factor: I am a big believer in improvisation. I rarely stick to standard patterns because every project has different requirements. If it needs to be structural, I make it structural. If it needs to be cute and soft, I use my favorite hypoallergenic polyfill.
I ship across India from my Mumbai studio. Because every item is handmade from scratch, there is no off-the-shelf inventory. Everything is made to order, ensuring that what you receive is as unique as the request you sent me. If you have a chaotic idea, trust me—I’ve probably crocheted something weirder. Let’s talk about your project and see if we can bring it to life.
Stitches by Sam
I’m Samiya, and if there is yarn involved, I am probably happy. I spent six years crocheting just for myself before deciding to turn my little obsession into a business, and I have not looked back since.
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